libutron: “ Heloderma suspectum The Gila Monster, Heloderma suspectum (Helodermatidae), is a species of lizard native to southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Heloderma suspectum is one of only two venomous lizard species in the world.

Europe to crack down on wildlife smugglers to protect rare lizard species

Europe to crack down on wildlife smugglers to protect rare lizard species EU proposal seeks to close a legal loophole allowing the sale of endangered lizards in Europe after a Guardian article revealed the scale of the problem

The colorful lizards can be spotted from far away, even in the deep Vietnamese rainforest. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY PETER GEISSLER Scientists have identified a new bright blue lizard hiding in plain sight. Share Share on emailEmail

4 Legless Lizard Species Discovered in California

Four new species of legless lizards have been found in Southern California. The species were found in a series of sites without high levels of diversity, including a vacant lot in downtown Bakersfield.

The caiman lizard (Dracaena guianensis) is a medium sized species of lizard, natively found in the jungles of South America. The caiman lizard is powerfully built and is one of the largest lizard species on the American continent.